Agree with the Wedekind sleeve conversion. My first Pegase did not have them and installing the safety pins in the l'Hotellier fittings was a pain. The Wedekind sleeves make it much easier, but you have to remember to give a good tug on them to make sure they are engaged. I keep mine hangered, so I don't assemble/disassemble very often, but the quick connections are really nice to have.